Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has welcomed the reports linking him with the managerial job at Arsenal following Arsene Wenger’s decision to step down at the end of the season, as reported by the Evening Standard.
The experienced manager is one of the leading candidates to take over from Wenger after his Bayern Munich contract was terminated midway through the season.
He reportedly moved back to London in February which has sparked talk of him being ready to take up the role this summer when it becomes available.
The 58-year-old has managed a number of top clubs around the continent including Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus as he targets his next challenge after being out of work for nearly a year.
It’s vital for the club to get the next appointment right, with the Gunners seemingly going backwards in recent years.
The 58-year-old has spoken of the news about him possibly taking over at the club:
He [Wenger] decided to leave and it was a great gesture of solidity. He made history, and he has to be recognised for that. The Gunners know their own future, if their plans involve me then I’m pleased from a professional point of view, but at the moment there’s nothing else.
My future depends on the chances and projects presented to me, it’s not only up to me.
